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Old 09-19-2008
setting account (linux)
hi
How can I set an account so that it expires at a particular date?
# 2  
Old 09-19-2008
man chage
# 3  
Old 09-19-2008
first I have to create user with useradd and than chage.
right?

Can I do it in one command?
# 4  
Old 09-19-2008
If you are creating a new user, try adding this flag in useradd:
Code:
-e date

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Old 09-19-2008
so I dont need to use chage right?
# 6  
Old 09-19-2008
New user - set using useradd
Existing user - change with chage
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Old 09-19-2008
how can I get the date as a parameter from the user in a specific format.

For example:
enter date:
if user enters 01-02-2008

it must be automatcally converted to 2008-02-01

because I need "yyyy-mm-dd" format
Last edited by tjay83; 09-19-2008 at 01:02 PM..
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